Vicki Loichinger

You have worked hard for sure. And it is paying off. Nice pic. So happy for your success.

My Mom passed this past Christmas but I am telling you I wouldn't have wanted to tell her. She was the perfect person to make everything about her. She would have drove me nuts. And it is kind of sad cause you know when you are sick and not feeling good sometimes you want your "mommy" and that was always sad that I couldn't depend on her for "ME" I always had to protect her from worrying or protect myself from her . Very hard to explain, And even now waiting to have the revision from the band to the RNY, you hate to talk about it to people, cause they say things like "you had that there band thing and that didn't work did it?" ya da ya da ya da. Tell those that you know will support you and be there to put a cool cloth on your head that is what you need.

anyplace will have it. I had my husband get me some at Kroger last night. I have had a heck of a time going poo, and I am still pre op. I so dread constipation after surgery. Good luck, wishing you the best,

my two week pre op is a protein shake for breakfast and lunch and a lite dinner no starch, like a meat and non starchy vegetable (basically low carb) and then just clear liquids day before. Amazing the journey you have had and we sure are glad to have you join us as you continue. You have knowledge that we all will need. And you will get so much support here, Welcome

Ab, first of all welcome, so glad you found us. You will find so much support and information here, You will have hoops to jump through like most of us, some have more, some less, but just keep your eye on the prize (your health) and go through what they ask of you. It takes so perseverance and patience. But you already know that having a special needs child. You have jumped through many hoops for your child to get the care and therapy they need. Now it is time for you to put all that knowledge to work for you to get through the requirements. My prayers are with you and I hope the process is quick so that you can get healthy for your family and for yourself, Big Hugs and the best of wishes, You can do this, One step at a time.

welcome Amanda, so glad you found us. Sounds like everybody is doing well so far. I know some have had a few bumps in the road but I am praying for each of you, Tomorrow is a big day for some and I will be praying for all of you too, A lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Thankful for the ability to have a surgery that will get our health back. Hugs to all. Sincere from the heart hugs.

have had the band for seven years, not sure who failed who, but I am going to have a revision to RNY on Dec 5. Welcome to your journey and glad you are with us, You will find a wealth of information and support here,

those are two very good lists i will add to those hold my grandchildren on my lap (you know the one that doesn't see, to be there right now) carry my youngest grandchild more than a couple of feet without having to put him down. taking a nice long walk and enjoying it have motivation to paint again accept more invitations to things instead of being such a homebody.

you look great. glad you are doing so well.

Melonpie so glad they are fixing you up. so so glad. Don't be in to big a hurry to let them kick you out. get your strength and come home when you are really ready, Hugs to you, gentle hugs, but hugs none the less., Praying for you to continue to get better and stronger and to get back on track on this journey of yours,

I enjoyed your video so much. I feel like I could pick up the phone and talk to you all day. We have so much in common. I am always here for you.. You need me let me know Just wanted you to know that we are going to make it.

Praying you continue to improve sweetie. Hope the worst is behind you and brighter healthier days are ahead. Hugs and lots of good wishes.

I will be with you in prayer and in spirit. Hoping you have a glorious sunday and that your nerves aren't to crazy. Really will be thinking of you tomorrow. Hugs to you and let us know when you can how you are doing. Dear God please be with Heathers surgery team tomorrow and guide and direct them. Keep her in the palm of your hand as she goes through this life changing surgery. Please Dear Lord help her pain to be manageable and her healing fast, We ask all these things in your son's name Amen.

that is so awesome and you should be very proud of yourself. doing a happy dance for you.

Awesome decision. Such success with the band, and the RNY will help you get to your goal. I am having the revision on Dec. 5. I did not have the success you did with the band, but I am ready for this new journey. Welcome and congrats, Stay in touch and let us know how things are going,

Seven years ago when I was banded, I was the biggest diet pepsi holic in the world. Hubby is sure the pepsi stock went down when I quit drinking it. I was a two fister, had my son bring me two one for now and one to be at the ready when the first one was done. Gave it up and never went back. Even without restriction in my band I just don't do it, And now that I am going to be revised from band to RNY I am glad that is something I have already conquered. Crystal light is my go to. because I just can't drink plain water, it strangles me, so I drink 2 qrts of crystal light a day at least,

I don't know about the amount, but don't you love adding the protein in the yogurt and eating it in place of drinking a shake?

Just throwing this out there, wonder if an Ice tea maker might make a better brew. I know what you mean about making it at home. Or if you try another sweetener like the truvia.

Melonpie where is the blockage? sure hope they get you fixed up. Worrying about you girl. Let us know as soon as you feel up to it. Hugs

lol at the "phone" i was like what, of course I still don't know what seafood pho is either, lol. Hope you get this stricture taken care of and back on your journey.

So happy for all of you that had surgery this week and seem to be doing well. Some are home and some home soon. I am just so thrilled to hear how great you are doing. sending loads of prayers and well wishes. Also will be adding those in my prayers who are having surgery this coming week. Enjoy your weekend and do something nice for yourself. Hugs Hugs Hugs

Dottednails, thinking about you today and hope you are doing well.

Your emotions are all over the place and they probably will be for a couple of days. And then a calmness will come and that is when you will know you have made a very good decision. Just remember all the reasons you wanted to have the surgery, remember all the things you want to GAIN as you LOSE the extra weight. Do something special for yourself if you can, go to a movie, finish a craft project Go get a mani/pedi. This is real and I know it is hitting you hard. But we are here for you and we are going to help you get through this. Big Hugs

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Content, hope things continue to improved minute by minute, you sound glad to be home. Take good care, walk., rest., sip and repeat. Gentle hugs to you